Being Black in Denmark: Black identity & White spaces
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Hey friends,
How you doing? I just wanted to share a video on identity development, growing up in white spaces and understanding our power and role wherever we are -
I hope it is of benefit to some of you who also struggle with this :)
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Came across your video by trying to better understand the Nordic context on racism being a region that I respect on professional and political levels. Nevertheless, felt really understood and encouraged by your verbal processing. My identity as a black woman has been a process, but not everyone understands that. Looking forward to subscribing and hearing more enriched content. Thanks for being brave and sharing!!
Girl I’m so sorry you got such nasty comments on a video of you talking about your experience in another country. I appreciate this kind of content. Stay strong 💪
I really like and appreciate the things you said, and I think it is something we could all learn from. We should each become the voice we yearn to hear. Our yearning is a gift of sorts, because it is effective at pinpointing exactly what needs to be said or done, and someone without that yearning is never going to be able to say or do it justly.
I'm so glad I came across this video! I'm 19 years old and recently moved to northern Norway(studies) from Namibia and it has been overwhelming to see how the life back home is completely different from here. I am having a hard time adapting as I'm scared that I might be losing my cultural knowledge and when I hold on to that I feel like I'm not learning new stuff around me. I''m just so confused and yet its awesome to be out here with the hope of bringing great stuff back home, and empowering others!
Hey you, don´t worry, you will find your balance -at the end, you will most likely be influenced a little by both places and that is also okay :) it will open your mind and let you see yourself and your culture differently :)
That's pretty dope to see you talking about your experiences over here as black person. I'm an American that has been living over here for almost 20 years. I rarely have opportunities to talk about black issues with anyone because of the settings that I meet other black people are usually work related. However if I see a black person passing me by, I may throw a black fist in the air. At the end of the day it doesn't matter what kind of African you are. At the end of the day, we all black. There needs to be places black people can meet and build here in Denmark. There needs to be more unity with black people here as well. We all black! we all blessed. Lovely video. Take care.
"if I see a white person passing me by, I may throw a white fist in the air. At the end of the day it doesn't matter what kind of Aryan you are. At the end of the day, we all white. There needs to be places white people can meet and build here in Denmark. There needs to be more unity with white people here as well. We all white! we all blessed.."
Sounds a little racist, right?
@@BarrySlisk nope. If that's your truth, that's your truth. Secondly, I wasn't even talking to you. White people aren't in the same predicament as black people. The fact that I even have to explain anything to you about why black people throw a fist up shows, your lack of education. If you didn't understand why I said that, then you could have asked. Thirdly, in order for me to be racist, implies that I have some sort of power to perpetuate my racist agenda. Whites have historically been racist and have had the power to enforce it. I don't have the power to enforce anything, so I cannot be racist. Also there's nothing wrong at all with racial pride. If you look at any western or any country where Caucasians are the majority, you see racial pride just by the dynamic of television and the history books, why? Because of racial pride. Don't play with me.
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"White people aren't in the same predicament as black people."
The only predicament is you blaming everyone else for your predicament.
"Thirdly, in order for me to be racist, implies that I have some sort of power to perpetuate my racist agenda."
Not at all. Racism is just a way of thinking. Thinking requires no power.
"Whites have historically been racist"
Like other races..
@@BarrySlisk gross comment hope you’ve gotten better since leaving this comment
@@zomgkb
Which one of them and what is gross about it?
Yes, we ARE everywhere. There are black folks in countries like Greece and China, definitely two countries one tends to not associate with people of African descent. As the 21 century unfolds the world will see us come forward from every corner and contribute mightily to this great, human journey on the planet we call Earth.
I never exspect to contribute mightily wherever I would go. That's just a compensation for accepting other peoples judgement as more valuable than your own. Like kids say: One day I will be strong and powerful and then the world shall see!" Not a good starting point. People are people regardless of skin color of eye shape. There are good ones and bad ones in every corner of the world. The culture is of more influence than genetical disposition. My thinking.
Loved this! I also have these kind of thought and question about literally everything in life so I’m kinda excited to binge watch your channel. About identity it’s so right, I’m a Nigerian in the UK and I don’t have the ‘black brit’ experience due to my circumstances here but at the same time I don’t have the ‘international student’ experience so I understand not fitting in, never really understood my place and could fully relate to other but you’re right in needing to creating our own space and not needing to choose 🙌🏾 are you a Gemini btw?
Hey You, thanks for your comment and I am glad it resonated in some ways :-) No I am a Taurus, why do you say that? haha
Hi, loved your video! What was the last song in the video? Loved it.
Wow, this is something I've felt as well since I moved from Ug at 12 yrs old to the US. I've always tried to connect to the African culture n all but also realize that I'm also American in many ways.
Btw, thanks for your content. I just came across your channel and find a lot of resonance in it.
I hope we can connect on one of your live videos on here one of these days
Congolese girls ....always beautiful
I´m Ugandan, but yes, our Congolese girls are always beautiful ;-)
you e super smart!!! love how you articulate yourself
I am South African. And I understand your South African experience! We have a mixed culture and people. I am very interested in seeing a lot of Denish.
This so empowering
really love this video and your humility. BUT I must say, dont ever think you have to feel as if Denmark is NOT your home. You have your citizenship therefore it IS!....... So sad all of us around the world feel as if we dont fit in anywhere but the "others" take ownership and settle with pride smh.
Lord the levels of colorism and racism . I didn’t know it was like that in Uganda..where the darker the worse..it’s the same here in the states..big world ..similar issues
Hey Shai😊, btw I was mostly refering to the colorism integrated into xenophobia in South Africa but yes - in Uganda too but I wouldn't say that it is felt as thickly as in SA - even though most places with people of color do to this day struggle with some level of colorism-
People have to cleanse themselves of racist concepts that have been taught through indoctrination. The pseudo-science of race was created and taught under the guise of racist thought. Most of the world has been affected by this dysfunctional thinking and behavior through systems of social control. It was created by egotistical people who did not have a real identity. They also did not have a spiritual culture. Spirituality is innate in every soul and tells us that there is just on family... the human family. Egotism started in force when a person placed himself at the center of the Universe mentally, and sought to construct a world that revolves around him that he could understand, manipulate and control. Just like religion. Things were made up and forced in innocent indigenous people worldwide. None of it has a basis in fact. Dump it from your conciousness.
This is a great video Abantu, thank you so much for sharing this! Is there a black community hub in Denmark where people can network and talk?
You certainly are a true Dane! ... and I am glad that we have people like you here, mixing the best from your original cultures with your lovely way of being Danish, clearly shown by your lovely self in this video.
Of course some obstacles have possibly met you. Like your name when seeking like job etc, - that's by no means racism in my view, but pure laziness (easier with an old fashioned Danish name). My two youngest (now 20 an 21 mixed with an Afro-Cuban mom) will possibly say the same as you do, but in reality no bother ;-) ) (By the way they grew up in a small village in Sjælland as only colored here ..., as mentioned below)
I hope you will be met with the best of life and possibilities here.
Thank you Finn for your kind comment and yes, I try my best to not take everyday discriminations too personally. As you said, it is often more about them than me. Though I do not invalidate the effects these everyday challenges have on so many of us.
Nevertheless, I appreciate your encouragement and I also wish your children and family a beautiful life, carving their own unique space in this country and the larger world☺
As a first timer watching your channel we shouldn't have to wait 8 minutes waiting for you to make your first point about Denmark !
If there were many more black in Denmark videos I would have switched off after 2 or 3 minutes.
Stay gold "Soul Sister"
I resonate with this especially when you wrote about it in your book. 🙂.
Yes, I did talk about that there! Look at you!;)
Loved this video, thanks for your honesty
My pleasure Kathrine :)
Awesome video with an insight. What's the background music you used?
Great video!
Habaragoni sista great show one small tidbit denmark did actually participate in the tran atlantic slave trade they importanted afrikans to the virgin islands which was at that time the danish west indies between 1672 and 1916 when denmark sold the islands to the united states yes denmark participated heavily in the trade the danish west india company built the christianborg slave dungeon in ghana still there today they built it in 1660syes they sold afrikan men women and children and enslaved them in the caribbean and after abolishing slavery in 1848 the danish colonist created a sharecropping system that was just as bad read about the akwamu revolt in 1733 in the danish west indies
Hi, yes, I mentioned that in the video too - would like to make a proper video about that at some point too😊
@@abantumay right on fam looking forward to it
Let me remind you, Bobby, that that happened all over the world and still now in some areas of the world today black or not. Slavery is still faught in the world?
@@f1nn0 Slavery affected people from all skin tones.
It doesnt mean that only Africans suffered from Racism or Discrimination.
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Danish mindset, heart in Uganda.... seen this a lot, excuse me if im wrong.
but work on it, and maybe get a viking boyfriend and the most pretty children ever.
seems to me its more black girls rather than men putting these feelings into words, but suppose if i lived i China i would have adopt to being chinees pretty quickly also, not an easy task
You're wonderful with a warming personality. Just for info I have two lovely mixed kids (now 19 boy and 18 years girl) with Cuban dark mother. They are completely accepted and integrated here with loads of friends - comfortable here as well as in Cuba, when we visit :-) - we live 80 km from Copenhagen. Completely safe and welcoming :-)
I am glad they feel like that
Hej smukke tak for din video 😊
Så så lidt
Interesting video, do you also do 1 on 1 video to discuss those topics.
Hi Jice, no not really except for people who are of course close to me
@@abantumay ok
Are you no longer living in Brazil?
No I am currently back home in Denmark but will be heading back to Brazil later 😊🍃🌿
Abantu May okay great. I love the Brazil content too x
I’m from brazil
@@venusmdepaulo Good for you! ;)
Hi dear, l live and stay in uae Abu dhabi precisely! Please can I get a job on a visit Visa / work pemit in Denmark ?
I agree with you Simmy - re my answer to Bobby. But there are many cultural bariers and it's complicated to get work permits here - just general for everybody :-)
Sister ..I want to come to Denmark ..are they job opportunities for black people in Denmark
Hey :) Well it depends on what you want to do and the language required like in any other country :) but look around online, why not! -
No, I am afraid. No job opprotunities and no welfare state.
@@Black_Luans_Matter If you have been to Denmark you know that you're not right at all. Of course the language may be a barrier that can be tackled like in every country. Cultural differencies if you don't do an effort yourself - even more than the language. Your answer hurts me as a Dane - abrupt and unfriendly answer without telling why you think that way?
I have a hard time understanding you. The echo in the room is bad. Please get yourself a separate microphone and clip it near your mouth. You might also consider to not to speak over (more under) the dominant music. Either music or voice but not both under these circumstances. I really loved to get your perspective. But with sound like that ... not to happen.
I see a African woman when i see you. From where in Africa i want be able to said. You said Uganda so your a Ugandan woman.
I am myself congolese and tired of hearing about nonsensical things like black identity and white spaces. Those things don't exist. If you experience any form of bigotry in Danmark then you have the right to denounce it. However, adopting a victim mentality in regards to your circonstance will get you nowhere.
//WARNING..// You are not black, you are African..I am black. Are all Denmark African RUclipsrs portraying yourselves as American black? You need to stop.
American first, black second..have YOU forgotion your nation of origin?
sweety
Interesting,..that in all that was said, that is all you took from it...I am not African American but I am Black, a shared identity between all people of African decent. Just like white is used for all people of European decent...
@@comingsoon2850 Yes. All migration is diffidult to start with.